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Rachel Hatch
The Rachel Hatch series by L. T. Ryan has 15 known books (15 published). It is best read in publication order, starting with Drift (2021). Switchback is the latest book with a fully recorded publication date. L. T. Ryan wrote the series; books 1-15 were co-written with Brian Shea; book 10 were co-written with Fiona Ryan.
- Books
- 15 known books (15 novels)
- Published
- 15
- First published
- 2021
- Status
- ongoing
- Shelved under
- Thriller
Start here: Drift (2021)
— then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Drift
Drift is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea that opens the Rachel Hatch series, first published in 2021. It's followed in the reading order by Downburst. It's the natural place to begin the series, which has continued since. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Drift - Book 2:
Downburst
Downburst is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the second book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2020. It follows Drift and precedes Fever Burn in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Downburst - Book 3:
Fever Burn
Fever Burn is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the third book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2020. In the reading order it comes after Downburst and before Smoke Signal. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Fever Burn - Book 4:
Smoke Signal
Smoke Signal is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the fourth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2020. It sits between Fever Burn and Firewalk in the reading order. It runs 234 pages. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Smoke Signal - Book 5:
Firewalk
Firewalk is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the fifth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2020. It sits between Smoke Signal and Whitewater in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Firewalk - Book 6:
Whitewater
Whitewater is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the sixth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2021. In the reading order it comes after Firewalk and before Aftershock. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Whitewater - Book 7:
Aftershock
Aftershock is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the seventh book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2021. It follows Whitewater and precedes Whirlwind in the reading order. It runs 216 pages. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Aftershock - Book 8:
Whirlwind
Whirlwind is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the eighth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2021. It sits between Aftershock and Tsunami in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Whirlwind - Book 9:
Tsunami
Tsunami is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the ninth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2022. It sits between Whirlwind and Fastrope in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Tsunami - Book 10:
Fastrope
Fastrope is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Fiona Ryan, the tenth book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2023. It sits between Tsunami and Sidewinder in the reading order. It runs 228 pages. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Fastrope - Book 11:
Sidewinder
Sidewinder is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the 11th book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2024. It follows Fastrope and precedes Redaction in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Sidewinder - Book 12:
Redaction
Redaction is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the 12th book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2024. In the reading order it comes after Sidewinder and before Mirage. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Redaction - Book 13:
Mirage
Mirage is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the 13th book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2025. It sits between Redaction and Faultline in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Mirage - Book 14:
Faultline
Faultline is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the 14th book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2025. It sits between Mirage and Switchback in the reading order. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Faultline - Book 15:
Switchback
Switchback is a novel co-written by L. T. Ryan and Brian Shea, the 15th book in the Rachel Hatch series, published in 2026. It follows Faultline and is the most recent entry in the series to date. Alternative text for cover: Cover of Switchback
Key facts about the Rachel Hatch series
The Rachel Hatch series has 15 books on our list. Since all 15 are out now, you can read the whole list today.
Start with Drift, since it opens the publication order in 2021. Downburst is book 2, from 2020. Fever Burn is book 3, from 2020.
Smoke Signal is book 4, from 2020. Firewalk is book 5, from 2020. Whitewater is book 6, from 2021.
Aftershock is book 7, from 2021, while Whirlwind is book 8, from 2021. Tsunami is book 9, from 2022.
Fastrope is book 10, from 2023, while Sidewinder is book 11, from 2024. Redaction is book 12, from 2024. Since the list above shows all 15, you can find the rest there.
Each title links to its own page, while the list keeps them in date order. Each book page shows its dates and editions.
Switchback is the latest book with a full release date, out on 7 April 2026. The catalogue marks it as ongoing, yet no next book has a date so far.
The books came out between 2020 and 2026, while their length runs from 182 to 310 pages. That is a run of 6 years.
L. T. Ryan has 39 books on our list. Additionally, they write Jack Noble, Bear Logan and Justin Haig. We shelve the books under thriller.
About the Rachel Hatch series
Rachel Hatch is a former Army interrogator attached to an elite Green Berets team, now working as a Wyoming-based investigator whose military intelligence background and physical toughness pull her into cases far bigger than they first appear -- corrupt officials, environmental cover-ups, human trafficking rings, and conspiracies that reach into federal agencies. L.T. Ryan created the character with police detective and fellow thriller novelist Brian Shea, whose own procedural background shapes the series' investigative texture, and the two have co-written nearly every full-length entry together since the series launched in 2019.
Each book is titled after a natural-disaster or extreme-weather term -- Downburst, Firewalk, Whitewater, Tsunami -- which doubles as a loose thematic signature for the danger Hatch walks into. The series has grown into one of Ryan and Shea's most commercially successful joint projects, running to fifteen novels by 2026 with new installments still arriving roughly twice a year.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the Rachel Hatch series?
L. T. Ryan wrote the series; books 1-15 were co-written with Brian Shea; book 10 were co-written with Fiona Ryan.
Who writes the Rachel Hatch series?
L.T. Ryan co-writes the series with Brian Shea for almost every entry. One book, Fastrope (2023), was co-written with Fiona Ryan instead of Brian Shea.
What order should I read Rachel Hatch in?
Publication/numbered order, starting with Drift. A prequel novella, Fractured, and two later short stories are not required reading and aren't tracked on this page.
How many Rachel Hatch novels are there?
This page tracks 15 full-length novels, from Drift (2021) through Switchback (2026).
Is Rachel Hatch connected to L.T. Ryan's other series?
It shares the same broader thriller universe as Ryan's Jack Noble and Bear Logan books in spirit and tone, but can be read entirely independently.
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